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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.45, 1,290.76 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.45, 1,290.76 and 244.22 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.45 : 1,290.76 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.45/1,290.76 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.45x = 1,290.76 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.45x = 315,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,232.02/860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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