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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.17, 1,297.97 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.17, 1,297.97 and 248.86 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.17 : 1,297.97 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.17/1,297.97 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.17x = 1,297.97 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.17x = 323,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,015.53/865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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