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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,298.39 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,298.39 and 249.17 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,298.39 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,298.39 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,298.39 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 323,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,519.84/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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