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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.26, 1,251.26 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.26, 1,251.26 and 257 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.26 : 1,251.26 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.26/1,251.26 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.26x = 1,251.26 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.26x = 321,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,573.82/834.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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