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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.50, 1,248.78 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.50, 1,248.78 and 255.36 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.50 : 1,248.78 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.50/1,248.78 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.50x = 1,248.78 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.50x = 318,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,888.46/832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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