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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.33, 1,291.98 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.33, 1,291.98 and 245.04 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.33 : 1,291.98 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.33/1,291.98 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.33x = 1,291.98 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.33x = 316,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,586.78/861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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