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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.36, 1,287.54 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.36, 1,287.54 and 345 is: 517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.36 : 1,287.54 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.36/1,287.54 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.36x = 1,287.54 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.36x = 444,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,201.30/858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.50

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