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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.80, 1,253.02 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.80, 1,253.02 and 349.22 is: 523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.80 : 1,253.02 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.80/1,253.02 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.80x = 1,253.02 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.80x = 437,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,571.63/835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.54

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