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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.92, 1,250.82 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.92, 1,250.82 and 346.96 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.92 : 1,250.82 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.92/1,250.82 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.92x = 1,250.82 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.92x = 433,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,984.51/833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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