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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.01, 1,286.92 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.01, 1,286.92 and 241.77 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.01 : 1,286.92 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.01/1,286.92 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.01x = 1,286.92 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.01x = 311,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,138.65/858.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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