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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.24, 1,250.46 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.24, 1,250.46 and 346.98 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.24 : 1,250.46 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.24/1,250.46 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.24x = 1,250.46 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.24x = 433,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,884.61/834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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