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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.44, 1,249.48 and 346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.44, 1,249.48 and 346.83 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.44 : 1,249.48 = 346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.44/1,249.48 = 346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.44x = 1,249.48 × 346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.44x = 433,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,357.97/833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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