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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.21, 1,251.05 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.21, 1,251.05 and 372.20 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.21 : 1,251.05 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.21/1,251.05 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.21x = 1,251.05 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.21x = 465,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,632.69/834.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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