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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.10, 1,252.71 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.10, 1,252.71 and 348.08 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.10 : 1,252.71 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.10/1,252.71 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.10x = 1,252.71 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.10x = 436,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,043.30/835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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