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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.76, 1,253.96 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.76, 1,253.96 and 373.32 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.76 : 1,253.96 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.76/1,253.96 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.76x = 1,253.96 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.76x = 468,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,128.35/835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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