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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,253.02 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,253.02 and 379.24 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,253.02 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,253.02 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,253.02 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 475,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,195.30/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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