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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.47, 1,252.13 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.47, 1,252.13 and 347.85 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.47 : 1,252.13 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.47/1,252.13 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.47x = 1,252.13 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.47x = 435,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,551.68/835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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