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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.64, 1,250.52 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.64, 1,250.52 and 346.80 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.64 : 1,250.52 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.64/1,250.52 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.64x = 1,250.52 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.64x = 433,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,680.34/833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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