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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.49, 1,298.21 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.49, 1,298.21 and 249.18 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.49 : 1,298.21 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.49/1,298.21 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.49x = 1,298.21 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.49x = 323,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,488.59/865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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