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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.15, 1,285.31 and 363.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.15, 1,285.31 and 363.05 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.15 : 1,285.31 = 363.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.15/1,285.31 = 363.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.15x = 1,285.31 × 363.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.15x = 466,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,623.55/857.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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