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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.03, 1,249.55 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.03, 1,249.55 and 346.07 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.03 : 1,249.55 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.03/1,249.55 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.03x = 1,249.55 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.03x = 432,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,423.79/833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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