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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.71, 1,253.52 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.71, 1,253.52 and 258.57 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.71 : 1,253.52 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.71/1,253.52 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.71x = 1,253.52 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.71x = 324,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,122.67/835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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