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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.13, 1,298.88 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.13, 1,298.88 and 249.67 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.13 : 1,298.88 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.13/1,298.88 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.13x = 1,298.88 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.13x = 324,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,284.88/866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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