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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.60, 1,284.04 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.60, 1,284.04 and 369.52 is: 553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.60 : 1,284.04 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.60/1,284.04 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.60x = 1,284.04 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.60x = 474,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,478.46/856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.91

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