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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.58, 1,255.05 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.58, 1,255.05 and 251.62 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.58 : 1,255.05 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.58/1,255.05 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.58x = 1,255.05 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.58x = 315,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,793.69/836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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