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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.35, 1,252.47 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.35, 1,252.47 and 334.41 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.35 : 1,252.47 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.35/1,252.47 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.35x = 1,252.47 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.35x = 418,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,838.49/835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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