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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.58, 1,250.85 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.58, 1,250.85 and 340.08 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.58 : 1,250.85 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.58/1,250.85 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.58x = 1,250.85 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.58x = 425,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,389.07/833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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