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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.52, 1,252.23 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.52, 1,252.23 and 347.91 is: 522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.52 : 1,252.23 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.52/1,252.23 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.52x = 1,252.23 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.52x = 435,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,663.34/834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.05

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