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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.11, 1,285.41 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.11, 1,285.41 and 363.51 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.11 : 1,285.41 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.11/1,285.41 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.11x = 1,285.41 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.11x = 467,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,260.20/857.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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