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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.09, 1,252.77 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.09, 1,252.77 and 348.16 is: 522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.09 : 1,252.77 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.09/1,252.77 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.09x = 1,252.77 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.09x = 436,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,164.40/835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.30

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