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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.88, 1,255.54 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.88, 1,255.54 and 251.85 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.88 : 1,255.54 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.88/1,255.54 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.88x = 1,255.54 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.88x = 316,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,207.75/836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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