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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.16, 1,254.06 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.16, 1,254.06 and 373.68 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.16 : 1,254.06 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.16/1,254.06 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.16x = 1,254.06 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.16x = 468,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,617.14/836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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