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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.10, 1,253.49 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.10, 1,253.49 and 374.10 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.10 : 1,253.49 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.10/1,253.49 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.10x = 1,253.49 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.10x = 468,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,930.61/836.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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