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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.14, 1,246.27 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.14, 1,246.27 and 253.86 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.14 : 1,246.27 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.14/1,246.27 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.14x = 1,246.27 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.14x = 316,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,378.10/831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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