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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.74, 1,300.34 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.74, 1,300.34 and 250.44 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.74 : 1,300.34 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.74/1,300.34 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.74x = 1,300.34 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.74x = 325,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,650.65/866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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