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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,251.76 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,251.76 and 287.32 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,251.76 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,251.76 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,251.76 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 359,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,655.68/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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