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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.52, 1,247.06 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.52, 1,247.06 and 254.40 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.52 : 1,247.06 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.52/1,247.06 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.52x = 1,247.06 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.52x = 317,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,252.06/831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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