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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.94, 1,284.87 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.94, 1,284.87 and 363.10 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.94 : 1,284.87 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.94/1,284.87 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.94x = 1,284.87 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.94x = 466,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,533.08/856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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