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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.58, 1,284.88 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.58, 1,284.88 and 369.60 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.58 : 1,284.88 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.58/1,284.88 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.58x = 1,284.88 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.58x = 474,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,891.65/856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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