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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.90, 1,295.88 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.90, 1,295.88 and 239.26 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.90 : 1,295.88 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.90/1,295.88 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.90x = 1,295.88 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.90x = 310,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,052.25/863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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