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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.86, 1,266.03 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.86, 1,266.03 and 250.89 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.86 : 1,266.03 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.86/1,266.03 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.86x = 1,266.03 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.86x = 317,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,634.27/843.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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