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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.13, 1,251.88 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.13, 1,251.88 and 348.32 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.13 : 1,251.88 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.13/1,251.88 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.13x = 1,251.88 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.13x = 436,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,054.84/835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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