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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.76, 1,253.46 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.76, 1,253.46 and 258.56 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.76 : 1,253.46 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.76/1,253.46 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.76x = 1,253.46 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.76x = 324,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,094.62/835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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