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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.83, 1,298.35 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.83, 1,298.35 and 249.39 is: 373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.83 : 1,298.35 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.83/1,298.35 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.83x = 1,298.35 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.83x = 323,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,795.51/865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.97

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