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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,253.21 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,253.21 and 315.35 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,253.21 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,253.21 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,253.21 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 395,198.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,198.20/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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