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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.30, 1,252.27 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.30, 1,252.27 and 348.71 is: 522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.30 : 1,252.27 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.30/1,252.27 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.30x = 1,252.27 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.30x = 436,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,681.33/835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.79

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