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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.36, 1,293.34 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.36, 1,293.34 and 245.92 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.36 : 1,293.34 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.36/1,293.34 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.36x = 1,293.34 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.36x = 318,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,058.17/862.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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