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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.08, 1,286.16 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.08, 1,286.16 and 370.40 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.08 : 1,286.16 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.08/1,286.16 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.08x = 1,286.16 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.08x = 476,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,393.66/858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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