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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,253.63 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,253.63 and 258.61 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,253.63 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,253.63 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,253.63 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 324,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,199.66/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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