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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.52, 1,253.04 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.52, 1,253.04 and 258.40 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.52 : 1,253.04 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.52/1,253.04 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.52x = 1,253.04 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.52x = 323,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,785.54/835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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