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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.44, 1,286.06 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.44, 1,286.06 and 241.19 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.44 : 1,286.06 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.44/1,286.06 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.44x = 1,286.06 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.44x = 310,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,184.81/857.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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