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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,294.52 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,294.52 and 246.72 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,294.52 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,294.52 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,294.52 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 319,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,383.97/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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