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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.44, 1,247.36 and 254.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.44, 1,247.36 and 254.32 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.44 : 1,247.36 = 254.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.44/1,247.36 = 254.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.44x = 1,247.36 × 254.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.44x = 317,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,228.60/831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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