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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.49, 1,293.71 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.49, 1,293.71 and 246.15 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.49 : 1,293.71 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.49/1,293.71 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.49x = 1,293.71 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.49x = 318,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,445.49/862.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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