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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.27, 1,254.96 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.27, 1,254.96 and 375.30 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.27 : 1,254.96 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.27/1,254.96 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.27x = 1,254.96 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.27x = 470,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,986.49/837.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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