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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.58, 1,293.91 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.58, 1,293.91 and 246.23 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.58 : 1,293.91 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.58/1,293.91 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.58x = 1,293.91 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.58x = 318,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,599.46/862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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