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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.36, 1,285.18 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.36, 1,285.18 and 337.03 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.36 : 1,285.18 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.36/1,285.18 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.36x = 1,285.18 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.36x = 433,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,140.16/857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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