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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.29, 1,255.25 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.29, 1,255.25 and 374.83 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.29 : 1,255.25 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.29/1,255.25 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.29x = 1,255.25 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.29x = 470,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,501.05/837.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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