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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.82, 1,253.74 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.82, 1,253.74 and 258.70 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.82 : 1,253.74 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.82/1,253.74 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.82x = 1,253.74 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.82x = 324,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,342.54/835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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