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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.80, 1,255.38 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.80, 1,255.38 and 251.82 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.80 : 1,255.38 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.80/1,255.38 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.80x = 1,255.38 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.80x = 316,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,129.79/836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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