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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.59, 1,298.19 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.59, 1,298.19 and 249.16 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.59 : 1,298.19 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.59/1,298.19 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.59x = 1,298.19 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.59x = 323,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,450.53/865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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