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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,253.31 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,253.31 and 342.02 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,253.31 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,253.31 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,253.31 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 428,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,650.82/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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