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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.27, 1,250.54 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.27, 1,250.54 and 372.27 is: 558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.27 : 1,250.54 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.27/1,250.54 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.27x = 1,250.54 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.27x = 465,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,530.41/834.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.01

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