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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.35, 1,253.00 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.35, 1,253.00 and 396.92 is: 595.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.35 : 1,253.00 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.35/1,253.00 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.35x = 1,253.00 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.35x = 497,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,341.22/835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.37

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