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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.50, 1,256.25 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.50, 1,256.25 and 344.15 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.50 : 1,256.25 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.50/1,256.25 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.50x = 1,256.25 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.50x = 432,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,332.16/837.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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