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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,253.61 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,253.61 and 342.18 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,253.61 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,253.61 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,253.61 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 428,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,960.27/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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