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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.17, 1,252.08 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.17, 1,252.08 and 348.59 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.17 : 1,252.08 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.17/1,252.08 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.17x = 1,252.08 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.17x = 436,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,460.74/835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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