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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.26, 1,241.08 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.26, 1,241.08 and 250.14 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.26 : 1,241.08 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.26/1,241.08 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.26x = 1,241.08 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.26x = 310,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,443.75/827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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