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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.32, 1,252.72 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.32, 1,252.72 and 348.24 is: 522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.32 : 1,252.72 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.32/1,252.72 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.32x = 1,252.72 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.32x = 436,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,247.21/835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.25

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