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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.13, 1,284.99 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.13, 1,284.99 and 336.86 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.13 : 1,284.99 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.13/1,284.99 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.13x = 1,284.99 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.13x = 432,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,861.73/857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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