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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.39, 1,284.48 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.39, 1,284.48 and 240.14 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.39 : 1,284.48 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.39/1,284.48 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.39x = 1,284.48 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.39x = 308,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,448.60/856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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