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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.43, 1,294.98 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.43, 1,294.98 and 247.15 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.43 : 1,294.98 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.43/1,294.98 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.43x = 1,294.98 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.43x = 320,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,054.31/863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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