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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.63, 1,251.81 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.63, 1,251.81 and 257.51 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.63 : 1,251.81 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.63/1,251.81 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.63x = 1,251.81 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.63x = 322,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,347.33/834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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