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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,254.94 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,254.94 and 251.46 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,254.94 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,254.94 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,254.94 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 315,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,568.47/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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