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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.74, 1,250.73 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.74, 1,250.73 and 346.52 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.74 : 1,250.73 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.74/1,250.73 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.74x = 1,250.73 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.74x = 433,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,406.09/833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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