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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.01, 1,294.56 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.01, 1,294.56 and 246.67 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.01 : 1,294.56 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.01/1,294.56 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.01x = 1,294.56 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.01x = 319,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,325.88/863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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