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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.01, 1,299.24 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.01, 1,299.24 and 249.76 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.01 : 1,299.24 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.01/1,299.24 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.01x = 1,299.24 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.01x = 324,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,494.93/866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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