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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.03, 1,285.63 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.03, 1,285.63 and 337.07 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.03 : 1,285.63 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.03/1,285.63 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.03x = 1,285.63 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.03x = 433,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,347.30/857.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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