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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.66, 1,296.98 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.66, 1,296.98 and 248.38 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.66 : 1,296.98 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.66/1,296.98 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.66x = 1,296.98 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.66x = 322,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,143.89/864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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