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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,251.66 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,251.66 and 348.02 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,251.66 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,251.66 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,251.66 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 435,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,602.71/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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