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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.70, 1,253.66 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.70, 1,253.66 and 348.63 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.70 : 1,253.66 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.70/1,253.66 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.70x = 1,253.66 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.70x = 437,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,061.74/835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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