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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.69, 1,285.44 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.69, 1,285.44 and 369.88 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.69 : 1,285.44 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.69/1,285.44 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.69x = 1,285.44 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.69x = 475,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,458.55/856.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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