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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.41, 1,249.80 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.41, 1,249.80 and 278.02 is: 416.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.41 : 1,249.80 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.41/1,249.80 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.41x = 1,249.80 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.41x = 347,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,469.40/833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.92

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