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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,253.37 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,253.37 and 348.55 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,253.37 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,253.37 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,253.37 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 436,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,862.11/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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