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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,252.95 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,252.95 and 348.22 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,252.95 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,252.95 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,252.95 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 436,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,302.25/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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