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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.83, 1,253.74 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.83, 1,253.74 and 288.01 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.83 : 1,253.74 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.83/1,253.74 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.83x = 1,253.74 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.83x = 361,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,084.40/835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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