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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.84, 1,284.36 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.84, 1,284.36 and 369.76 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.84 : 1,284.36 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.84/1,284.36 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.84x = 1,284.36 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.84x = 474,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,904.95/856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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