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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,298.26 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,298.26 and 249.08 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,298.26 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,298.26 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,298.26 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 323,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,370.60/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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