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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,253.57 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,253.57 and 373.46 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,253.57 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,253.57 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,253.57 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 468,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,158.25/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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