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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.27, 1,253.04 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.27, 1,253.04 and 402.42 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.27 : 1,253.04 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.27/1,253.04 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.27x = 1,253.04 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.27x = 504,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,248.36/835.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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