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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.69, 1,256.32 and 350.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.69, 1,256.32 and 350.47 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.69 : 1,256.32 = 350.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.69/1,256.32 = 350.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.69x = 1,256.32 × 350.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.69x = 440,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,302.47/837.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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