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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.50, 1,253.29 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.50, 1,253.29 and 280.17 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.50 : 1,253.29 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.50/1,253.29 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.50x = 1,253.29 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.50x = 351,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,130.56/835.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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