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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,246.50 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831, 1,246.50 and 253.89 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 1,246.50 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/1,246.50 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 1,246.50 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 316,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,473.89/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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