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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,243.36 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,243.36 and 251.60 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,243.36 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,243.36 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,243.36 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 312,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,829.38/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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