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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.39, 1,284.35 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.39, 1,284.35 and 369.32 is: 553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.39 : 1,284.35 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.39/1,284.35 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.39x = 1,284.35 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.39x = 474,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,334.30/856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.88

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