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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.22, 1,285.15 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.22, 1,285.15 and 369.93 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.22 : 1,285.15 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.22/1,285.15 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.22x = 1,285.15 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.22x = 475,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,415.54/857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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