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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,295.24 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,295.24 and 247.07 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,295.24 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,295.24 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,295.24 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 320,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,018.80/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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