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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.19, 1,287.28 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.19, 1,287.28 and 241.89 is: 362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.19 : 1,287.28 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.19/1,287.28 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.19x = 1,287.28 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.19x = 311,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,387.18/858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.84

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