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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.26, 1,251.64 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.26, 1,251.64 and 257.12 is: 385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.26 : 1,251.64 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.26/1,251.64 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.26x = 1,251.64 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.26x = 321,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,821.68/834.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.76

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