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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.18, 1,252.67 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.18, 1,252.67 and 347.96 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.18 : 1,252.67 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.18/1,252.67 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.18x = 1,252.67 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.18x = 435,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,880.45/835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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