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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.73, 1,285.60 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.73, 1,285.60 and 337.22 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.73 : 1,285.60 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.73/1,285.60 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.73x = 1,285.60 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.73x = 433,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,523.60/857.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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