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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.20, 1,246.66 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.20, 1,246.66 and 253.94 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.20 : 1,246.66 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.20/1,246.66 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.20x = 1,246.66 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.20x = 316,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,573.72/831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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