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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.21, 1,250.10 and 371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.21, 1,250.10 and 371.03 is: 556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.21 : 1,250.10 = 371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.21/1,250.10 = 371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.21x = 1,250.10 × 371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.21x = 463,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,824.60/833.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.67

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