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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,287.62 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,287.62 and 364.39 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,287.62 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,287.62 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,287.62 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 469,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,195.85/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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