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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.70, 1,294.02 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.70, 1,294.02 and 246.41 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.70 : 1,294.02 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.70/1,294.02 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.70x = 1,294.02 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.70x = 318,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,853.00/862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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