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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.95, 1,255.60 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.95, 1,255.60 and 251.93 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.95 : 1,255.60 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.95/1,255.60 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.95x = 1,255.60 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.95x = 316,323.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,323.31/836.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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