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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.54, 1,241.50 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.54, 1,241.50 and 250.38 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.54 : 1,241.50 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.54/1,241.50 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.54x = 1,241.50 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.54x = 310,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,846.77/827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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