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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.02, 1,255.50 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.02, 1,255.50 and 343.41 is: 515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.02 : 1,255.50 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.02/1,255.50 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.02x = 1,255.50 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.02x = 431,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,146.55/837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.10

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