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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.76, 1,249.68 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.76, 1,249.68 and 346.56 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.76 : 1,249.68 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.76/1,249.68 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.76x = 1,249.68 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.76x = 433,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,089.10/833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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