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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,284.50 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,284.50 and 369.44 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,284.50 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,284.50 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,284.50 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 474,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,540.18/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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