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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,294.67 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,294.67 and 246.97 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,294.67 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,294.67 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,294.67 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 319,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,738.18/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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