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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,242.51 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,242.51 and 251.18 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,242.51 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,242.51 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,242.51 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 312,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,093.66/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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