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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.64, 1,248.82 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.64, 1,248.82 and 255.38 is: 383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.64 : 1,248.82 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.64/1,248.82 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.64x = 1,248.82 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.64x = 318,916.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,916.77/832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.02

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