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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.63, 1,253.87 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.63, 1,253.87 and 342.40 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.63 : 1,253.87 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.63/1,253.87 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.63x = 1,253.87 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.63x = 429,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,327.40/835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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