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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.28, 1,284.90 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.28, 1,284.90 and 336.66 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.28 : 1,284.90 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.28/1,284.90 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.28x = 1,284.90 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.28x = 432,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,574.43/857.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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