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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,294.51 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,294.51 and 246.85 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,294.51 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,294.51 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,294.51 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 319,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,549.79/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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