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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.22, 1,253.06 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.22, 1,253.06 and 348.14 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.22 : 1,253.06 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.22/1,253.06 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.22x = 1,253.06 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.22x = 436,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,240.31/835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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