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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.41, 1,293.73 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.41, 1,293.73 and 246.10 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.41 : 1,293.73 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.41/1,293.73 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.41x = 1,293.73 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.41x = 318,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,386.95/862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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