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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.64, 1,294.00 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.64, 1,294.00 and 246.44 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.64 : 1,294.00 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.64/1,294.00 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.64x = 1,294.00 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.64x = 318,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,887.20/862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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