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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.06, 1,285.65 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.06, 1,285.65 and 337.02 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.06 : 1,285.65 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.06/1,285.65 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.06x = 1,285.65 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.06x = 433,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,289.76/857.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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