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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.91, 1,288.14 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.91, 1,288.14 and 338.68 is: 507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.91 : 1,288.14 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.91/1,288.14 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.91x = 1,288.14 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.91x = 436,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,267.26/858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.93

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