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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.42, 1,255.32 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.42, 1,255.32 and 350.21 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.42 : 1,255.32 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.42/1,255.32 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.42x = 1,255.32 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.42x = 439,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,619.34/837.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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