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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.63, 1,245.94 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.63, 1,245.94 and 253.50 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.63 : 1,245.94 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.63/1,245.94 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.63x = 1,245.94 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.63x = 315,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,845.16/830.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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