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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.28, 1,256.76 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.28, 1,256.76 and 350.64 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.28 : 1,256.76 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.28/1,256.76 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.28x = 1,256.76 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.28x = 440,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,670.33/837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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