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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.34, 1,287.72 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.34, 1,287.72 and 371.44 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.34 : 1,287.72 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.34/1,287.72 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.34x = 1,287.72 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.34x = 478,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,310.72/858.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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