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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.39, 1,251.72 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.39, 1,251.72 and 347.48 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.39 : 1,251.72 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.39/1,251.72 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.39x = 1,251.72 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.39x = 434,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,947.67/834.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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