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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.21, 1,287.33 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.21, 1,287.33 and 370.72 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.21 : 1,287.33 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.21/1,287.33 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.21x = 1,287.33 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.21x = 477,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,238.98/858.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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