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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.42, 1,248.72 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.42, 1,248.72 and 255.34 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.42 : 1,248.72 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.42/1,248.72 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.42x = 1,248.72 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.42x = 318,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,848.16/832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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