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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.58, 1,256.55 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.58, 1,256.55 and 252.62 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.58 : 1,256.55 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.58/1,256.55 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.58x = 1,256.55 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.58x = 317,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,429.66/837.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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