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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,241.97 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,241.97 and 250.81 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,241.97 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,241.97 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,241.97 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 311,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,498.50/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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