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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.42, 1,293.84 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.42, 1,293.84 and 246.14 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.42 : 1,293.84 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.42/1,293.84 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.42x = 1,293.84 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.42x = 318,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,458.39/862.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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