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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.79, 1,288.29 and 273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.79, 1,288.29 and 273.67 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.79 : 1,288.29 = 273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.79/1,288.29 = 273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.79x = 1,288.29 × 273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.79x = 352,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,566.32/858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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