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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.93, 1,291.20 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.93, 1,291.20 and 244.67 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.93 : 1,291.20 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.93/1,291.20 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.93x = 1,291.20 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.93x = 315,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,917.90/860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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