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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,294.17 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,294.17 and 246.52 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,294.17 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,294.17 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,294.17 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 319,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,031.08/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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