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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.19, 1,252.36 and 279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.19, 1,252.36 and 279.71 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.19 : 1,252.36 = 279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.19/1,252.36 = 279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.19x = 1,252.36 × 279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.19x = 350,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,291.70/835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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