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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,292.48 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,292.48 and 245.37 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,292.48 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,292.48 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,292.48 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 317,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,134.59/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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