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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.42, 1,294.90 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.42, 1,294.90 and 246.98 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.42 : 1,294.90 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.42/1,294.90 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.42x = 1,294.90 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.42x = 319,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,810.93/863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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