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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,285.36 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,285.36 and 363.48 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,285.36 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,285.36 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,285.36 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 467,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,202.65/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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