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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.60, 1,253.48 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.60, 1,253.48 and 348.60 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.60 : 1,253.48 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.60/1,253.48 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.60x = 1,253.48 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.60x = 436,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,963.13/835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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