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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,294.21 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,294.21 and 246.53 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,294.21 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,294.21 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,294.21 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 319,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,061.59/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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