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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.21, 1,293.36 and 246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.21, 1,293.36 and 246.01 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.21 : 1,293.36 = 246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.21/1,293.36 = 246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.21x = 1,293.36 × 246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.21x = 318,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,176.88/862.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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