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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.17, 1,284.54 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.17, 1,284.54 and 363.27 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.17 : 1,284.54 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.17/1,284.54 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.17x = 1,284.54 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.17x = 466,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,634.85/857.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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