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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.08, 1,255.44 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.08, 1,255.44 and 350.68 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.08 : 1,255.44 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.08/1,255.44 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.08x = 1,255.44 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.08x = 440,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,257.70/837.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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