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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.34, 1,255.10 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.34, 1,255.10 and 350.33 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.34 : 1,255.10 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.34/1,255.10 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.34x = 1,255.10 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.34x = 439,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,691.16/837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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