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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,284.60 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,284.60 and 370.08 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,284.60 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,284.60 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,284.60 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 475,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,404.77/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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