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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,253.34 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,253.34 and 341.97 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,253.34 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,253.34 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,253.34 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 428,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,604.68/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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