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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.58, 1,252.16 and 372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.58, 1,252.16 and 372.31 is: 558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.58 : 1,252.16 = 372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.58/1,252.16 = 372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.58x = 1,252.16 × 372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.58x = 466,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,186.70/834.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.59

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