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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.66, 1,287.50 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.66, 1,287.50 and 273.55 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.66 : 1,287.50 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.66/1,287.50 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.66x = 1,287.50 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.66x = 352,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,191.72/858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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