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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.88, 1,284.88 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.88, 1,284.88 and 369.28 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.88 : 1,284.88 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.88/1,284.88 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.88x = 1,284.88 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.88x = 474,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,480.49/856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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