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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.66, 1,254.09 and 373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.66, 1,254.09 and 373.81 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.66 : 1,254.09 = 373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.66/1,254.09 = 373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.66x = 1,254.09 × 373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.66x = 468,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,785.11/836.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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