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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.42, 1,252.92 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.42, 1,252.92 and 348.22 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.42 : 1,252.92 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.42/1,252.92 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.42x = 1,252.92 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.42x = 436,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,291.80/835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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