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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.51, 1,247.28 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.51, 1,247.28 and 254.40 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.51 : 1,247.28 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.51/1,247.28 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.51x = 1,247.28 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.51x = 317,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,308.03/831.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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