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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,287.35 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,287.35 and 273.28 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,287.35 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,287.35 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,287.35 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 351,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,799.20/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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