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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.89, 1,252.49 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.89, 1,252.49 and 257.63 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.89 : 1,252.49 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.89/1,252.49 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.89x = 1,252.49 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.89x = 322,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,671.45/834.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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