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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.52, 1,256.20 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.52, 1,256.20 and 330.40 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.52 : 1,256.20 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.52/1,256.20 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.52x = 1,256.20 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.52x = 415,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,048.48/837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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