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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.76, 1,251.96 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.76, 1,251.96 and 257.56 is: 386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.76 : 1,251.96 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.76/1,251.96 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.76x = 1,251.96 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.76x = 322,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,454.82/834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.28

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