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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.25, 1,290.37 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.25, 1,290.37 and 244.02 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.25 : 1,290.37 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.25/1,290.37 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.25x = 1,290.37 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.25x = 314,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,876.09/860.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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