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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,252.88 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,252.88 and 258.52 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,252.88 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,252.88 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,252.88 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 323,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,894.54/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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