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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.68, 1,294.05 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.68, 1,294.05 and 246.32 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.68 : 1,294.05 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.68/1,294.05 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.68x = 1,294.05 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.68x = 318,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,745.37/862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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