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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.85, 1,246.27 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.85, 1,246.27 and 253.72 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.85 : 1,246.27 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.85/1,246.27 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.85x = 1,246.27 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.85x = 316,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,204.26/830.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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