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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.99, 1,255.28 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.99, 1,255.28 and 350.04 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.99 : 1,255.28 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.99/1,255.28 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.99x = 1,255.28 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.99x = 439,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,396.46/836.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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