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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.64, 1,253.52 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.64, 1,253.52 and 348.80 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.64 : 1,253.52 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.64/1,253.52 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.64x = 1,253.52 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.64x = 437,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,227.78/835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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