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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,254.10 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,254.10 and 251.05 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,254.10 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,254.10 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,254.10 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 314,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,841.81/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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