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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.78, 1,295.58 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.78, 1,295.58 and 247.52 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.78 : 1,295.58 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.78/1,295.58 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.78x = 1,295.58 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.78x = 320,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,681.96/863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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