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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.48, 1,298.43 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.48, 1,298.43 and 249.18 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.48 : 1,298.43 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.48/1,298.43 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.48x = 1,298.43 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.48x = 323,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,542.79/865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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