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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.51, 1,256.27 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.51, 1,256.27 and 350.70 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.51 : 1,256.27 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.51/1,256.27 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.51x = 1,256.27 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.51x = 440,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,572.14/837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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