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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.42, 1,242.63 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.42, 1,242.63 and 251.30 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.42 : 1,242.63 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.42/1,242.63 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.42x = 1,242.63 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.42x = 312,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,272.92/828.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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