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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.05, 1,242.25 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.05, 1,242.25 and 250.97 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.05 : 1,242.25 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.05/1,242.25 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.05x = 1,242.25 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.05x = 311,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,760.64/828.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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