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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.65, 1,293.98 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.65, 1,293.98 and 246.38 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.65 : 1,293.98 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.65/1,293.98 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.65x = 1,293.98 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.65x = 318,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,803.09/862.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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