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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.13, 1,286.01 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.13, 1,286.01 and 337.38 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.13 : 1,286.01 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.13/1,286.01 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.13x = 1,286.01 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.13x = 433,874.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,874.05/857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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