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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,252.14 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,252.14 and 347.80 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,252.14 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,252.14 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,252.14 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 435,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,494.29/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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