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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.34, 1,241.04 and 250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.34, 1,241.04 and 250.21 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.34 : 1,241.04 = 250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.34/1,241.04 = 250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.34x = 1,241.04 × 250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.34x = 310,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,520.62/827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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