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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.43, 1,297.96 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.43, 1,297.96 and 249 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.43 : 1,297.96 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.43/1,297.96 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.43x = 1,297.96 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.43x = 323,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,190.80/865.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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