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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.01, 1,252.36 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.01, 1,252.36 and 347.79 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.01 : 1,252.36 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.01/1,252.36 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.01x = 1,252.36 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.01x = 435,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,563.42/835.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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