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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.74, 1,255.35 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.74, 1,255.35 and 251.72 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.74 : 1,255.35 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.74/1,255.35 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.74x = 1,255.35 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.74x = 315,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,996.70/836.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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