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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.07, 1,252.66 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.07, 1,252.66 and 257.94 is: 386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.07 : 1,252.66 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.07/1,252.66 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.07x = 1,252.66 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.07x = 323,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,111.12/835.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.93

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