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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.63, 1,256.76 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.63, 1,256.76 and 350.55 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.63 : 1,256.76 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.63/1,256.76 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.63x = 1,256.76 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.63x = 440,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,557.22/837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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