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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.67, 1,253.62 and 348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.67, 1,253.62 and 348.61 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.67 : 1,253.62 = 348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.67/1,253.62 = 348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.67x = 1,253.62 × 348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.67x = 437,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,016.46/835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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