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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.70, 1,288.20 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.70, 1,288.20 and 365.41 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.70 : 1,288.20 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.70/1,288.20 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.70x = 1,288.20 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.70x = 470,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,721.16/858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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