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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.27, 1,290.46 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.27, 1,290.46 and 244.03 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.27 : 1,290.46 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.27/1,290.46 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.27x = 1,290.46 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.27x = 314,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,910.95/860.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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