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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.82, 1,255.39 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.82, 1,255.39 and 251.82 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.82 : 1,255.39 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.82/1,255.39 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.82x = 1,255.39 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.82x = 316,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,126.03/836.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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