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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.97, 1,291.50 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.97, 1,291.50 and 244.74 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.97 : 1,291.50 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.97/1,291.50 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.97x = 1,291.50 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.97x = 316,081.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,081.71/860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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