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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.54, 1,298.52 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.54, 1,298.52 and 249.28 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.54 : 1,298.52 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.54/1,298.52 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.54x = 1,298.52 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.54x = 323,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,695.07/865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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