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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,285.57 and 370.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,285.57 and 370.00 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,285.57 = 370.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,285.57 = 370.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,285.57 × 370.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 475,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,662.97/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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