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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.60, 1,253.08 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.60, 1,253.08 and 373.52 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.60 : 1,253.08 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.60/1,253.08 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.60x = 1,253.08 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.60x = 468,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,050.44/835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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