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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.69, 1,288.08 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.69, 1,288.08 and 242.44 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.69 : 1,288.08 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.69/1,288.08 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.69x = 1,288.08 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.69x = 312,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,282.12/858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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