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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.98, 1,296.14 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.98, 1,296.14 and 247.69 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.98 : 1,296.14 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.98/1,296.14 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.98x = 1,296.14 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.98x = 321,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,033.20/863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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