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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.24, 1,293.14 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.24, 1,293.14 and 245.98 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.24 : 1,293.14 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.24/1,293.14 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.24x = 1,293.14 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.24x = 318,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,089.85/862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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