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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,293.31 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,293.31 and 246.02 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,293.31 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,293.31 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,293.31 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 318,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,182.74/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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