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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.59, 1,251.93 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.59, 1,251.93 and 347.69 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.59 : 1,251.93 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.59/1,251.93 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.59x = 1,251.93 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.59x = 435,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,283.54/834.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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