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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.12, 1,255.73 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.12, 1,255.73 and 252.10 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.12 : 1,255.73 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.12/1,255.73 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.12x = 1,255.73 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.12x = 316,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,565.13/837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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