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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.31, 1,253.76 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.31, 1,253.76 and 288.55 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.31 : 1,253.76 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.31/1,253.76 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.31x = 1,253.76 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.31x = 361,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,772.45/836.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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