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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.56, 1,251.90 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.56, 1,251.90 and 347.66 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.56 : 1,251.90 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.56/1,251.90 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.56x = 1,251.90 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.56x = 435,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,235.55/834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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