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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,251.30 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,251.30 and 395.92 is: 593.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,251.30 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,251.30 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,251.30 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 495,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,414.70/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.06

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