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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,286.64 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,286.64 and 338.22 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,286.64 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,286.64 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,286.64 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 435,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,167.38/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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