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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.16, 1,253.28 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.16, 1,253.28 and 402.72 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.16 : 1,253.28 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.16/1,253.28 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.16x = 1,253.28 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.16x = 504,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,720.92/836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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