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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.40, 1,255.59 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.40, 1,255.59 and 350.02 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.40 : 1,255.59 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.40/1,255.59 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.40x = 1,255.59 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.40x = 439,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,481.61/837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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