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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.02, 1,251.14 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.02, 1,251.14 and 347.42 is: 521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.02 : 1,251.14 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.02/1,251.14 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.02x = 1,251.14 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.02x = 434,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,671.06/834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.18

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