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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.54, 1,286.22 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.54, 1,286.22 and 337.43 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.54 : 1,286.22 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.54/1,286.22 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.54x = 1,286.22 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.54x = 434,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,009.21/857.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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