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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.97, 1,249.41 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.97, 1,249.41 and 255.85 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.97 : 1,249.41 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.97/1,249.41 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.97x = 1,249.41 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.97x = 319,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,661.55/832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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