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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.03, 1,245.05 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.03, 1,245.05 and 252.91 is: 379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.03 : 1,245.05 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.03/1,245.05 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.03x = 1,245.05 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.03x = 314,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,881.85/830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.36

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