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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.05, 1,252.23 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.05, 1,252.23 and 341.37 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.05 : 1,252.23 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.05/1,252.23 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.05x = 1,252.23 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.05x = 427,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,473.76/835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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