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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.66, 1,250.24 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.66, 1,250.24 and 346.59 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.66 : 1,250.24 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.66/1,250.24 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.66x = 1,250.24 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.66x = 433,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,318.95/833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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