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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.57, 1,252.10 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.57, 1,252.10 and 372.29 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.57 : 1,252.10 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.57/1,252.10 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.57x = 1,252.10 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.57x = 466,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,138.98/834.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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