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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.13, 1,252.41 and 347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.13, 1,252.41 and 347.93 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.13 : 1,252.41 = 347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.13/1,252.41 = 347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.13x = 1,252.41 × 347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.13x = 435,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,751.01/835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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