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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.48, 1,293.48 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.48, 1,293.48 and 246.16 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.48 : 1,293.48 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.48/1,293.48 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.48x = 1,293.48 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.48x = 318,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,403.04/862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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