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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.32, 1,284.96 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.32, 1,284.96 and 369.60 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.32 : 1,284.96 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.32/1,284.96 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.32x = 1,284.96 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.32x = 474,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,921.22/856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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