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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.64, 1,245.72 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.64, 1,245.72 and 253.56 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.64 : 1,245.72 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.64/1,245.72 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.64x = 1,245.72 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.64x = 315,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,864.76/830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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