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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.55, 1,286.40 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.55, 1,286.40 and 337.52 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.55 : 1,286.40 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.55/1,286.40 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.55x = 1,286.40 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.55x = 434,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,185.73/857.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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