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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.06, 1,251.63 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.06, 1,251.63 and 372.12 is: 558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.06 : 1,251.63 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.06/1,251.63 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.06x = 1,251.63 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.06x = 465,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,756.56/834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.42

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