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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,291.40 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,291.40 and 244.59 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,291.40 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,291.40 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,291.40 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 315,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,863.53/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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