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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.75, 1,251.72 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.75, 1,251.72 and 347.67 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.75 : 1,251.72 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.75/1,251.72 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.75x = 1,251.72 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.75x = 435,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,185.49/834.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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