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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,294.98 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,294.98 and 247.16 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,294.98 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,294.98 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,294.98 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 320,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,067.26/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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