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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.31, 1,250.37 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.31, 1,250.37 and 346.50 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.31 : 1,250.37 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.31/1,250.37 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.31x = 1,250.37 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.31x = 433,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,253.21/833.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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