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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,252.98 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,252.98 and 258.30 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,252.98 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,252.98 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,252.98 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 323,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,644.73/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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