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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.94, 1,256.31 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.94, 1,256.31 and 369.18 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.94 : 1,256.31 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.94/1,256.31 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.94x = 1,256.31 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.94x = 463,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,804.53/837.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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