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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,293.55 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,293.55 and 246.13 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,293.55 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,293.55 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,293.55 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 318,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,384.70/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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