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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.06, 1,291.56 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.06, 1,291.56 and 244.74 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.06 : 1,291.56 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.06/1,291.56 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.06x = 1,291.56 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.06x = 316,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,096.39/861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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