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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.53, 1,256.31 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.53, 1,256.31 and 343.82 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.53 : 1,256.31 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.53/1,256.31 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.53x = 1,256.31 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.53x = 431,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,936.93/837.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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