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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,299.92 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,299.92 and 250.48 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,299.92 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,299.92 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,299.92 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 325,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,603.96/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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