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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.97, 1,254.02 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.97, 1,254.02 and 258.84 is: 388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.97 : 1,254.02 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.97/1,254.02 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.97x = 1,254.02 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.97x = 324,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,589.24/835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.28

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