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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.86, 1,288.02 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.86, 1,288.02 and 365.26 is: 547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.86 : 1,288.02 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.86/1,288.02 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.86x = 1,288.02 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.86x = 470,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,455.75/858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.77

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