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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.02, 1,248 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.02, 1,248 and 344.70 is: 517.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.02 : 1,248 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.02/1,248 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.02x = 1,248 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.02x = 430,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,185.60/832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.04

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