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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.73, 1,292.61 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.73, 1,292.61 and 245.44 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.73 : 1,292.61 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.73/1,292.61 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.73x = 1,292.61 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.73x = 317,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,257.01/861.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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