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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.20, 1,251.21 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.20, 1,251.21 and 346.91 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.20 : 1,251.21 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.20/1,251.21 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.20x = 1,251.21 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.20x = 434,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,051.01/834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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