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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.51, 1,241.13 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.51, 1,241.13 and 250.25 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.51 : 1,241.13 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.51/1,241.13 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.51x = 1,241.13 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.51x = 310,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,592.78/827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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