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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.32, 1,253.19 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.32, 1,253.19 and 258.18 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.32 : 1,253.19 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.32/1,253.19 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.32x = 1,253.19 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.32x = 323,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,548.59/835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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