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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,252.14 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,252.14 and 347.82 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,252.14 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,252.14 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,252.14 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 435,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,519.33/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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