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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,291.98 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,291.98 and 245.16 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,291.98 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,291.98 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,291.98 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 316,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,741.82/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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