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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.94, 1,287.56 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.94, 1,287.56 and 338.56 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.94 : 1,287.56 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.94/1,287.56 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.94x = 1,287.56 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.94x = 435,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,916.31/858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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