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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.99, 1,252.27 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.99, 1,252.27 and 348.04 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.99 : 1,252.27 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.99/1,252.27 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.99x = 1,252.27 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.99x = 435,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,840.05/834.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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