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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.72, 1,295.36 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.72, 1,295.36 and 247.28 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.72 : 1,295.36 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.72/1,295.36 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.72x = 1,295.36 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.72x = 320,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,310.76/863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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