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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.18, 1,297.38 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.18, 1,297.38 and 248.74 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.18 : 1,297.38 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.18/1,297.38 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.18x = 1,297.38 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.18x = 322,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,707.06/865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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