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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.14, 1,290.39 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.14, 1,290.39 and 244.03 is: 366.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.14 : 1,290.39 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.14/1,290.39 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.14x = 1,290.39 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.14x = 314,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,893.87/860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.10

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