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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.38, 1,283.91 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.38, 1,283.91 and 336.75 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.38 : 1,283.91 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.38/1,283.91 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.38x = 1,283.91 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.38x = 432,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,356.69/856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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