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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.02, 1,254.16 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.02, 1,254.16 and 374.11 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.02 : 1,254.16 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.02/1,254.16 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.02x = 1,254.16 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.02x = 469,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,193.80/837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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