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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.13, 1,255.41 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.13, 1,255.41 and 349.93 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.13 : 1,255.41 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.13/1,255.41 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.13x = 1,255.41 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.13x = 439,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,305.62/837.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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