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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.57, 1,292.22 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.57, 1,292.22 and 245.34 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.57 : 1,292.22 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.57/1,292.22 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.57x = 1,292.22 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.57x = 317,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,033.25/861.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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