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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.67, 1,246.19 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.67, 1,246.19 and 253.59 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.67 : 1,246.19 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.67/1,246.19 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.67x = 1,246.19 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.67x = 316,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,021.32/830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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