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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.13, 1,250.38 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.13, 1,250.38 and 347.32 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.13 : 1,250.38 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.13/1,250.38 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.13x = 1,250.38 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.13x = 434,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,275.97/834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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