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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.20, 1,252.98 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.20, 1,252.98 and 348.12 is: 522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.20 : 1,252.98 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.20/1,252.98 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.20x = 1,252.98 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.20x = 436,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,187.40/835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.26

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