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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.98, 1,285.38 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.98, 1,285.38 and 336.69 is: 505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.98 : 1,285.38 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.98/1,285.38 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.98x = 1,285.38 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.98x = 432,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,774.59/856.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.00

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