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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.54, 1,294.02 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.54, 1,294.02 and 246.24 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.54 : 1,294.02 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.54/1,294.02 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.54x = 1,294.02 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.54x = 318,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,639.48/862.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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