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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,250.16 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,250.16 and 347.32 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,250.16 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,250.16 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,250.16 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 434,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,205.57/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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