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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.43, 1,293.48 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.43, 1,293.48 and 246.15 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.43 : 1,293.48 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.43/1,293.48 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.43x = 1,293.48 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.43x = 318,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,390.10/862.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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