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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,253.40 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,253.40 and 348.66 is: 523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,253.40 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,253.40 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,253.40 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 437,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,010.44/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.02

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