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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.69, 1,250.34 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.69, 1,250.34 and 340.45 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.69 : 1,250.34 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.69/1,250.34 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.69x = 1,250.34 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.69x = 425,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,680.88/833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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