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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.25, 1,253.04 and 250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.25, 1,253.04 and 250.23 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.25 : 1,253.04 = 250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.25/1,253.04 = 250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.25x = 1,253.04 × 250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.25x = 313,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,543.50/835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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