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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.13, 1,240.71 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.13, 1,240.71 and 250 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.13 : 1,240.71 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.13/1,240.71 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.13x = 1,240.71 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.13x = 310,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,177.50/827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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