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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,286.12 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,286.12 and 371.36 is: 556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,286.12 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,286.12 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,286.12 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 477,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,613.52/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.66

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