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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.40, 1,253.41 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.40, 1,253.41 and 348.19 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.40 : 1,253.41 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.40/1,253.41 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.40x = 1,253.41 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.40x = 436,424.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,424.83/835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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