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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.42, 1,295.02 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.42, 1,295.02 and 247.20 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.42 : 1,295.02 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.42/1,295.02 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.42x = 1,295.02 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.42x = 320,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,128.94/863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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