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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.54, 1,245.83 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.54, 1,245.83 and 253.42 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.54 : 1,245.83 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.54/1,245.83 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.54x = 1,245.83 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.54x = 315,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,713.86/830.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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