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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.57, 1,256.50 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.57, 1,256.50 and 350.66 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.57 : 1,256.50 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.57/1,256.50 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.57x = 1,256.50 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.57x = 440,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,607.87/837.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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