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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.36, 1,252.36 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.36, 1,252.36 and 348.78 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.36 : 1,252.36 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.36/1,252.36 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.36x = 1,252.36 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.36x = 436,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,798.12/835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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