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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.36, 1,285 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.36, 1,285 and 363.58 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.36 : 1,285 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.36/1,285 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.36x = 1,285 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.36x = 467,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,200.30/857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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