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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.81, 1,286.28 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.81, 1,286.28 and 364.10 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.81 : 1,286.28 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.81/1,286.28 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.81x = 1,286.28 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.81x = 468,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,328.12/857.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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