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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,254.05 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,254.05 and 250.85 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,254.05 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,254.05 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,254.05 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 314,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,578.44/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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