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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.73, 1,288 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.73, 1,288 and 338.44 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.73 : 1,288 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.73/1,288 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.73x = 1,288 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.73x = 435,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,910.72/858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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