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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.66, 1,285.52 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.66, 1,285.52 and 369.70 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.66 : 1,285.52 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.66/1,285.52 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.66x = 1,285.52 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.66x = 475,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,256.74/856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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