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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,293.02 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,293.02 and 245.73 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,293.02 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,293.02 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,293.02 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 317,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,733.80/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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