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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.03, 1,251.97 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.03, 1,251.97 and 341.07 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.03 : 1,251.97 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.03/1,251.97 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.03x = 1,251.97 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.03x = 427,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,009.41/835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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