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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.80, 1,253.70 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.80, 1,253.70 and 373.52 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.80 : 1,253.70 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.80/1,253.70 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.80x = 1,253.70 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.80x = 468,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,282.02/835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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