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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.53, 1,253.95 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.53, 1,253.95 and 288.29 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.53 : 1,253.95 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.53/1,253.95 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.53x = 1,253.95 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.53x = 361,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,503.66/836.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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