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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,255.14 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,255.14 and 350.33 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,255.14 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,255.14 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,255.14 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 439,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,706.92/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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