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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,290.62 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,290.62 and 244.18 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,290.62 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,290.62 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,290.62 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 315,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,143.59/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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