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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.84, 1,256.36 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.84, 1,256.36 and 350.76 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.84 : 1,256.36 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.84/1,256.36 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.84x = 1,256.36 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.84x = 440,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,679.08/837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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