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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,253.51 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,253.51 and 348.58 is: 522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,253.51 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,253.51 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,253.51 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 436,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,948.52/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.90

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