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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.18, 1,253.90 and 288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.18, 1,253.90 and 288.41 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.18 : 1,253.90 = 288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.18/1,253.90 = 288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.18x = 1,253.90 × 288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.18x = 361,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,637.30/836.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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