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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,296.78 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,296.78 and 248.28 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,296.78 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,296.78 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,296.78 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 321,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,964.54/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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