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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.40, 1,253.18 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.40, 1,253.18 and 373.48 is: 559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.40 : 1,253.18 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.40/1,253.18 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.40x = 1,253.18 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.40x = 468,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,037.67/836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.59

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