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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.69, 1,252.90 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.69, 1,252.90 and 373.32 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.69 : 1,252.90 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.69/1,252.90 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.69x = 1,252.90 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.69x = 467,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,732.63/835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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