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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.02, 1,250.42 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.02, 1,250.42 and 346.41 is: 519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.02 : 1,250.42 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.02/1,250.42 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.02x = 1,250.42 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.02x = 433,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,157.99/833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.99

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