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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.33, 1,253.11 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.33, 1,253.11 and 287.44 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.33 : 1,253.11 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.33/1,253.11 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.33x = 1,253.11 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.33x = 360,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,190.09/835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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