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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.67, 1,252.82 and 349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.67, 1,252.82 and 349.09 is: 523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.67 : 1,252.82 = 349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.67/1,252.82 = 349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.67x = 1,252.82 × 349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.67x = 437,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,344.67/835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.34

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