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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.76, 1,292.38 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.76, 1,292.38 and 245.42 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.76 : 1,292.38 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.76/1,292.38 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.76x = 1,292.38 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.76x = 317,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,175.90/861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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