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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.72, 1,255.16 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.72, 1,255.16 and 350.04 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.72 : 1,255.16 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.72/1,255.16 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.72x = 1,255.16 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.72x = 439,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,356.21/836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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