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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.49, 1,253.03 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.49, 1,253.03 and 348.54 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.49 : 1,253.03 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.49/1,253.03 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.49x = 1,253.03 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.49x = 436,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,729.33/835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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