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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.59, 1,292.27 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.59, 1,292.27 and 245.35 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.59 : 1,292.27 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.59/1,292.27 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.59x = 1,292.27 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.59x = 317,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,058.44/861.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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