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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.30, 1,256.15 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.30, 1,256.15 and 350.08 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.30 : 1,256.15 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.30/1,256.15 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.30x = 1,256.15 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.30x = 439,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,752.99/837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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