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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.45, 1,288.35 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.45, 1,288.35 and 338.58 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.45 : 1,288.35 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.45/1,288.35 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.45x = 1,288.35 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.45x = 436,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,206.32/858.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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