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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.21, 1,284.24 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.21, 1,284.24 and 336.12 is: 504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.21 : 1,284.24 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.21/1,284.24 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.21x = 1,284.24 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.21x = 431,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,658.75/856.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.15

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