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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,288.64 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,288.64 and 372.02 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,288.64 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,288.64 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,288.64 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 479,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,394.34/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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