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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.55, 1,293.77 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.55, 1,293.77 and 246.29 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.55 : 1,293.77 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.55/1,293.77 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.55x = 1,293.77 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.55x = 318,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,644.04/862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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