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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.35, 1,284.09 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.35, 1,284.09 and 369.18 is: 553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.35 : 1,284.09 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.35/1,284.09 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.35x = 1,284.09 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.35x = 474,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,060.35/856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.58

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