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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.56, 1,287.83 and 273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.56, 1,287.83 and 273.58 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.56 : 1,287.83 = 273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.56/1,287.83 = 273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.56x = 1,287.83 × 273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.56x = 352,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,322.00/858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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