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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.82, 1,294.16 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.82, 1,294.16 and 246.56 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.82 : 1,294.16 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.82/1,294.16 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.82x = 1,294.16 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.82x = 319,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,088.09/862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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