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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.34, 1,252.68 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.34, 1,252.68 and 348.08 is: 521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.34 : 1,252.68 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.34/1,252.68 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.34x = 1,252.68 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.34x = 436,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,032.85/835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.98

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