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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.73, 1,256.13 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.73, 1,256.13 and 344.01 is: 515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.73 : 1,256.13 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.73/1,256.13 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.73x = 1,256.13 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.73x = 432,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,121.28/837.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.82

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