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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.64, 1,285.20 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.64, 1,285.20 and 369.76 is: 554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.64 : 1,285.20 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.64/1,285.20 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.64x = 1,285.20 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.64x = 475,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,215.55/856.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.74

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