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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.66, 1,250.90 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.66, 1,250.90 and 372.58 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.66 : 1,250.90 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.66/1,250.90 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.66x = 1,250.90 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.66x = 466,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,060.32/834.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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