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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.37, 1,284.96 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.37, 1,284.96 and 369.93 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.37 : 1,284.96 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.37/1,284.96 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.37x = 1,284.96 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.37x = 475,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,345.25/857.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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