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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.31, 1,253.27 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.31, 1,253.27 and 402.77 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.31 : 1,253.27 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.31/1,253.27 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.31x = 1,253.27 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.31x = 504,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,783.70/835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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