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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.70, 1,249.18 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.70, 1,249.18 and 255.57 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.70 : 1,249.18 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.70/1,249.18 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.70x = 1,249.18 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.70x = 319,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,258.42/832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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