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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.88, 1,251.63 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.88, 1,251.63 and 348.28 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.88 : 1,251.63 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.88/1,251.63 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.88x = 1,251.63 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.88x = 435,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,917.70/834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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