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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.49, 1,255.76 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.49, 1,255.76 and 343.76 is: 515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.49 : 1,255.76 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.49/1,255.76 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.49x = 1,255.76 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.49x = 431,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,672.06/837.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.44

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