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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,246.54 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831, 1,246.54 and 253.96 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 1,246.54 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/1,246.54 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 1,246.54 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 316,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,571.30/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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