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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.04, 1,299.02 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.04, 1,299.02 and 249.72 is: 374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.04 : 1,299.02 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.04/1,299.02 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.04x = 1,299.02 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.04x = 324,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,390.03/866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.57

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