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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.06, 1,250.28 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.06, 1,250.28 and 346.44 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.06 : 1,250.28 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.06/1,250.28 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.06x = 1,250.28 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.06x = 433,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,147.00/834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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