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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.69, 1,255.38 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.69, 1,255.38 and 317.16 is: 475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.69 : 1,255.38 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.69/1,255.38 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.69x = 1,255.38 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.69x = 398,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,156.32/837.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.30

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