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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.95, 1,255.95 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.95, 1,255.95 and 375.21 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.95 : 1,255.95 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.95/1,255.95 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.95x = 1,255.95 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.95x = 471,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,245.00/837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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