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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.09, 1,286.42 and 337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.09, 1,286.42 and 337.87 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 1,286.42 = 337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/1,286.42 = 337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 1,286.42 × 337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 434,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,636.29/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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