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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.29, 1,287.17 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.29, 1,287.17 and 364.69 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.29 : 1,287.17 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.29/1,287.17 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.29x = 1,287.17 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.29x = 469,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,418.03/858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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