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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.10, 1,284.78 and 370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.10, 1,284.78 and 370.02 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.10 : 1,284.78 = 370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.10/1,284.78 = 370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.10x = 1,284.78 × 370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.10x = 475,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,394.30/857.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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