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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.32, 1,295.07 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.32, 1,295.07 and 247.04 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.32 : 1,295.07 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.32/1,295.07 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.32x = 1,295.07 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.32x = 319,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,934.09/863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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