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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,253.10 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,253.10 and 250.40 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,253.10 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,253.10 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,253.10 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 313,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,776.24/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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