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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.96, 1,295.75 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.96, 1,295.75 and 247.50 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.96 : 1,295.75 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.96/1,295.75 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.96x = 1,295.75 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.96x = 320,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,698.13/863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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