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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.63, 1,293.96 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.63, 1,293.96 and 246.37 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.63 : 1,293.96 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.63/1,293.96 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.63x = 1,293.96 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.63x = 318,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,792.93/862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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