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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.10, 1,256.03 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.10, 1,256.03 and 350.26 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.10 : 1,256.03 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.10/1,256.03 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.10x = 1,256.03 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.10x = 439,937.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,937.07/837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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