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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.92, 1,252.32 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.92, 1,252.32 and 347.96 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.92 : 1,252.32 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.92/1,252.32 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.92x = 1,252.32 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.92x = 435,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,757.27/834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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