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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.82, 1,249.24 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.82, 1,249.24 and 255.69 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.82 : 1,249.24 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.82/1,249.24 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.82x = 1,249.24 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.82x = 319,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,418.18/832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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