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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.01, 1,254.08 and 250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.01, 1,254.08 and 250.99 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.01 : 1,254.08 = 250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.01/1,254.08 = 250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.01x = 1,254.08 × 250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.01x = 314,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,764.41/836.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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