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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.91, 1,254.16 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.91, 1,254.16 and 373.65 is: 560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.91 : 1,254.16 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.91/1,254.16 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.91x = 1,254.16 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.91x = 468,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,610.61/835.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.60

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