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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.68, 1,254 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.68, 1,254 and 348.72 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.68 : 1,254 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.68/1,254 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.68x = 1,254 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.68x = 437,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,294.88/835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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