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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.51, 1,253.40 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.51, 1,253.40 and 258.25 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.51 : 1,253.40 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.51/1,253.40 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.51x = 1,253.40 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.51x = 323,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,690.55/835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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