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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,253.10 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,253.10 and 348.54 is: 522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,253.10 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,253.10 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,253.10 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 436,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,755.47/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.67

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