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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.52, 1,253.59 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.52, 1,253.59 and 348.44 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.52 : 1,253.59 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.52/1,253.59 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.52x = 1,253.59 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.52x = 436,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,793.76/835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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