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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.24, 1,256.04 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.24, 1,256.04 and 260.16 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.24 : 1,256.04 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.24/1,256.04 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.24x = 1,256.04 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.24x = 326,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,771.37/837.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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