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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.60, 1,248.52 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.60, 1,248.52 and 255.52 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.60 : 1,248.52 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.60/1,248.52 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.60x = 1,248.52 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.60x = 319,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,021.83/832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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