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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.02, 1,286.58 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.02, 1,286.58 and 370.85 is: 556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.02 : 1,286.58 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.02/1,286.58 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.02x = 1,286.58 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.02x = 477,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,128.19/858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.08

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