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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.96, 1,251.48 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.96, 1,251.48 and 347.36 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.96 : 1,251.48 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.96/1,251.48 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.96x = 1,251.48 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.96x = 434,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,714.09/833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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