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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.63, 1,256.67 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.63, 1,256.67 and 350.73 is: 526.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.63 : 1,256.67 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.63/1,256.67 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.63x = 1,256.67 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.63x = 440,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,751.87/837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.19

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