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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,242.56 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,242.56 and 251.40 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,242.56 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,242.56 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,242.56 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 312,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,379.58/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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