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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.66, 1,298.38 and 249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.66, 1,298.38 and 249.35 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.66 : 1,298.38 = 249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.66/1,298.38 = 249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.66x = 1,298.38 × 249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.66x = 323,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,751.05/865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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