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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,284.24 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,284.24 and 369.40 is: 553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,284.24 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,284.24 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,284.24 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 474,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,398.26/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.89

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