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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.41, 1,284.60 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.41, 1,284.60 and 240.06 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.41 : 1,284.60 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.41/1,284.60 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.41x = 1,284.60 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.41x = 308,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,381.08/856.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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