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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.52, 1,248.84 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.52, 1,248.84 and 255.44 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.52 : 1,248.84 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.52/1,248.84 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.52x = 1,248.84 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.52x = 319,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,003.69/832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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