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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.56, 1,256.40 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.56, 1,256.40 and 350.66 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.56 : 1,256.40 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.56/1,256.40 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.56x = 1,256.40 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.56x = 440,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,569.22/837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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