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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.15, 1,291.56 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.15, 1,291.56 and 244.68 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.15 : 1,291.56 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.15/1,291.56 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.15x = 1,291.56 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.15x = 316,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,018.90/861.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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