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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.83, 1,288.81 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.83, 1,288.81 and 366.49 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.83 : 1,288.81 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.83/1,288.81 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.83x = 1,288.81 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.83x = 472,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,335.98/859.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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