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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,252.89 and 250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,252.89 and 250.34 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,252.89 = 250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,252.89 = 250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,252.89 × 250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 313,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,651.61/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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