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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.34, 1,297.99 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.34, 1,297.99 and 249.04 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.34 : 1,297.99 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.34/1,297.99 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.34x = 1,297.99 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.34x = 323,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,250.18/865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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