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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.18, 1,287 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.18, 1,287 and 370.68 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.18 : 1,287 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.18/1,287 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.18x = 1,287 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.18x = 477,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,065.16/858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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