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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.88, 1,250.13 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.88, 1,250.13 and 347.28 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.88 : 1,250.13 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.88/1,250.13 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.88x = 1,250.13 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.88x = 434,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,145.15/833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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