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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.43, 1,293.83 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.43, 1,293.83 and 246.14 is: 369.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.43 : 1,293.83 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.43/1,293.83 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.43x = 1,293.83 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.43x = 318,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,457.46/862.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.26

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