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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.11, 1,286.91 and 364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.11, 1,286.91 and 364.51 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.11 : 1,286.91 = 364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.11/1,286.91 = 364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.11x = 1,286.91 × 364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.11x = 469,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,091.56/858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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