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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.76, 1,251.99 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.76, 1,251.99 and 347.68 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.76 : 1,251.99 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.76/1,251.99 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.76x = 1,251.99 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.76x = 435,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,285.62/834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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