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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.87, 1,295.53 and 247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.87, 1,295.53 and 247.40 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.87 : 1,295.53 = 247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.87/1,295.53 = 247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.87x = 1,295.53 × 247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.87x = 320,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,520.22/863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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