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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.02, 1,250.56 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.02, 1,250.56 and 346.51 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.02 : 1,250.56 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.02/1,250.56 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.02x = 1,250.56 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.02x = 433,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,331.55/834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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