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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.01, 1,291.52 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.01, 1,291.52 and 244.78 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.01 : 1,291.52 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.01/1,291.52 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.01x = 1,291.52 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.01x = 316,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,135.65/861.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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