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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.15, 1,294.33 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.15, 1,294.33 and 246.71 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.15 : 1,294.33 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.15/1,294.33 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.15x = 1,294.33 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.15x = 319,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,317.07/863.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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