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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.66, 1,284.61 and 336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.66, 1,284.61 and 336.37 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.66 : 1,284.61 = 336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.66/1,284.61 = 336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.66x = 1,284.61 × 336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.66x = 432,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,104.27/856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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