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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.51, 1,256.11 and 350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.51, 1,256.11 and 350.43 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.51 : 1,256.11 = 350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.51/1,256.11 = 350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.51x = 1,256.11 × 350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.51x = 440,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,178.63/837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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