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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.84, 1,255.44 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.84, 1,255.44 and 251.87 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.84 : 1,255.44 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.84/1,255.44 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.84x = 1,255.44 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.84x = 316,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,207.67/836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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