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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.07, 1,242.11 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.07, 1,242.11 and 250.95 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.07 : 1,242.11 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.07/1,242.11 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.07x = 1,242.11 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.07x = 311,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,707.50/828.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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