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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.06, 1,251.04 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.06, 1,251.04 and 346.76 is: 520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.06 : 1,251.04 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.06/1,251.04 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.06x = 1,251.04 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.06x = 433,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,810.63/834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.12

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