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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,252.80 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,252.80 and 258 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,252.80 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,252.80 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,252.80 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 323,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,222.40/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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