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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.81, 1,257.03 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.81, 1,257.03 and 350.82 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.81 : 1,257.03 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.81/1,257.03 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.81x = 1,257.03 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.81x = 440,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,991.26/837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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