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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.44, 1,242.86 and 251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.44, 1,242.86 and 251.31 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.44 : 1,242.86 = 251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.44/1,242.86 = 251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.44x = 1,242.86 × 251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.44x = 312,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,343.15/828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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