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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.10, 1,286.11 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.10, 1,286.11 and 395.24 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.10 : 1,286.11 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.10/1,286.11 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.10x = 1,286.11 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.10x = 508,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,322.12/858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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