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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.45, 1,290.62 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.45, 1,290.62 and 244.07 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.45 : 1,290.62 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.45/1,290.62 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.45x = 1,290.62 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.45x = 314,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,993.95/860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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