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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.72, 1,249.08 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.72, 1,249.08 and 255.60 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.72 : 1,249.08 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.72/1,249.08 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.72x = 1,249.08 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.72x = 319,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,264.85/832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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