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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,286.21 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,286.21 and 370.44 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,286.21 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,286.21 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,286.21 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 476,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,463.63/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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