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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.32, 1,255.96 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.32, 1,255.96 and 252.32 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.32 : 1,255.96 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.32/1,255.96 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.32x = 1,255.96 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.32x = 316,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,904.93/837.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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