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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.19, 1,287.33 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.19, 1,287.33 and 338.15 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.19 : 1,287.33 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.19/1,287.33 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.19x = 1,287.33 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.19x = 435,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,315.13/858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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