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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.51, 1,285.34 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.51, 1,285.34 and 369.61 is: 554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.51 : 1,285.34 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.51/1,285.34 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.51x = 1,285.34 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.51x = 475,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,066.24/856.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.66

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