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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,253.34 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,253.34 and 258.32 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,253.34 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,253.34 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,253.34 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 323,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,762.79/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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