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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,251.13 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,251.13 and 347.28 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,251.13 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,251.13 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,251.13 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 434,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,492.43/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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