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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.30, 1,249.27 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.30, 1,249.27 and 346.71 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.30 : 1,249.27 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.30/1,249.27 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.30x = 1,249.27 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.30x = 433,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,137.52/833.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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