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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.36, 1,286.10 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.36, 1,286.10 and 370.28 is: 555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.36 : 1,286.10 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.36/1,286.10 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.36x = 1,286.10 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.36x = 476,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,217.11/857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.45

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