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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.66, 1,252.20 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.66, 1,252.20 and 348.04 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.66 : 1,252.20 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.66/1,252.20 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.66x = 1,252.20 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.66x = 435,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,815.69/835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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