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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.60, 1,241.40 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.60, 1,241.40 and 250.40 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.60 : 1,241.40 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.60/1,241.40 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.60x = 1,241.40 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.60x = 310,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,846.56/827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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