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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,300.64 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,300.64 and 250.70 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,300.64 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,300.64 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,300.64 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 326,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,070.45/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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