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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.72, 1,253.22 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.72, 1,253.22 and 258.46 is: 387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.72 : 1,253.22 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.72/1,253.22 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.72x = 1,253.22 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.72x = 323,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,905.95/835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.58

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