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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.14, 1,251.41 and 278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.14, 1,251.41 and 278.85 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.14 : 1,251.41 = 278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.14/1,251.41 = 278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.14x = 1,251.41 × 278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.14x = 348,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,955.68/834.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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