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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.79, 1,246.50 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.79, 1,246.50 and 253.71 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.79 : 1,246.50 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.79/1,246.50 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.79x = 1,246.50 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.79x = 316,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,249.52/830.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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