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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.97, 1,294.26 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.97, 1,294.26 and 246.66 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.97 : 1,294.26 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.97/1,294.26 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.97x = 1,294.26 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.97x = 319,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,242.17/862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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