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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.58, 1,284.72 and 369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.58, 1,284.72 and 369.50 is: 554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.58 : 1,284.72 = 369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.58/1,284.72 = 369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.58x = 1,284.72 × 369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.58x = 474,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,704.04/856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.19

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