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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,253.52 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,253.52 and 348.84 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,253.52 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,253.52 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,253.52 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 437,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,277.92/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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