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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.74, 1,253.61 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.74, 1,253.61 and 349.34 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.74 : 1,253.61 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.74/1,253.61 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.74x = 1,253.61 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.74x = 437,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,929.85/835.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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