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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.67, 1,243.19 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.67, 1,243.19 and 251.50 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.67 : 1,243.19 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.67/1,243.19 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.67x = 1,243.19 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.67x = 312,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,662.29/828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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