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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.56, 1,251.94 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.56, 1,251.94 and 257.48 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.56 : 1,251.94 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.56/1,251.94 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.56x = 1,251.94 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.56x = 322,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,349.51/834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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