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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.44, 1,284.71 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.44, 1,284.71 and 369.54 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.44 : 1,284.71 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.44/1,284.71 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.44x = 1,284.71 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.44x = 474,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,749.89/856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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