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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.49, 1,293.72 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.49, 1,293.72 and 246.24 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.49 : 1,293.72 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.49/1,293.72 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.49x = 1,293.72 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.49x = 318,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,565.61/862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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