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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.06, 1,254.32 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.06, 1,254.32 and 251.08 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.06 : 1,254.32 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.06/1,254.32 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.06x = 1,254.32 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.06x = 314,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,934.67/836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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