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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,253.02 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,253.02 and 258.22 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,253.02 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,253.02 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,253.02 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 323,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,554.82/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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