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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.10, 1,249.38 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.10, 1,249.38 and 346.14 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.10 : 1,249.38 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.10/1,249.38 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.10x = 1,249.38 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.10x = 432,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,460.39/833.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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