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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.51, 1,253.38 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.51, 1,253.38 and 348.45 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.51 : 1,253.38 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.51/1,253.38 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.51x = 1,253.38 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.51x = 436,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,734.69/835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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