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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.54, 1,297.03 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.54, 1,297.03 and 248.29 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.54 : 1,297.03 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.54/1,297.03 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.54x = 1,297.03 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.54x = 322,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,039.58/864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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