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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.38, 1,248.12 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.38, 1,248.12 and 255.18 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.38 : 1,248.12 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.38/1,248.12 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.38x = 1,248.12 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.38x = 318,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,495.26/832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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