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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.67, 1,251.39 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.67, 1,251.39 and 347.32 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.67 : 1,251.39 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.67/1,251.39 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.67x = 1,251.39 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.67x = 434,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,626.52/834.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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