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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.81, 1,295.78 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.81, 1,295.78 and 247.57 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.81 : 1,295.78 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.81/1,295.78 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.81x = 1,295.78 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.81x = 320,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,791.78/863.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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