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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,253.48 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,253.48 and 258.55 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,253.48 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,253.48 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,253.48 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 324,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,087.90/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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