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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.35, 1,253.01 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.35, 1,253.01 and 348.42 is: 522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.35 : 1,253.01 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.35/1,253.01 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.35x = 1,253.01 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.35x = 436,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,573.74/835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.62

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