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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.24, 1,251.96 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.24, 1,251.96 and 347.98 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.24 : 1,251.96 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.24/1,251.96 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.24x = 1,251.96 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.24x = 435,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,657.04/835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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