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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.71, 1,255.73 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.71, 1,255.73 and 350.10 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.71 : 1,255.73 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.71/1,255.73 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.71x = 1,255.73 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.71x = 439,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,631.07/836.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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