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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.20, 1,285.94 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.20, 1,285.94 and 363.61 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.20 : 1,285.94 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.20/1,285.94 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.20x = 1,285.94 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.20x = 467,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,575.61/857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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