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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.28, 1,253.76 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.28, 1,253.76 and 348.62 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.28 : 1,253.76 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.28/1,253.76 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.28x = 1,253.76 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.28x = 437,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,085.81/835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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