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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.14, 1,291.31 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.14, 1,291.31 and 244.70 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.14 : 1,291.31 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.14/1,291.31 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.14x = 1,291.31 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.14x = 315,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,977.10/861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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