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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.37, 1,253.05 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.37, 1,253.05 and 348.42 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.37 : 1,253.05 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.37/1,253.05 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.37x = 1,253.05 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.37x = 436,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,587.68/835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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