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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.51, 1,253.11 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.51, 1,253.11 and 348.43 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.51 : 1,253.11 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.51/1,253.11 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.51x = 1,253.11 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.51x = 436,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,621.12/835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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