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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.95, 1,254.21 and 258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.95, 1,254.21 and 258.82 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.95 : 1,254.21 = 258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.95/1,254.21 = 258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.95x = 1,254.21 × 258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.95x = 324,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,614.63/835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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