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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,253.73 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,253.73 and 348.86 is: 523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,253.73 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,253.73 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,253.73 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 437,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,376.25/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.52

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