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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.04, 1,253.37 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.04, 1,253.37 and 402.50 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.04 : 1,253.37 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.04/1,253.37 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.04x = 1,253.37 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.04x = 504,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,482.43/835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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