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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.41, 1,251.75 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.41, 1,251.75 and 372.10 is: 558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.41 : 1,251.75 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.41/1,251.75 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.41x = 1,251.75 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.41x = 465,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,776.18/834.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.21

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