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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.23, 1,253.10 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.23, 1,253.10 and 258.11 is: 387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.23 : 1,253.10 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.23/1,253.10 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.23x = 1,253.10 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.23x = 323,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,431.38/835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.24

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