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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.81, 1,254.12 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.81, 1,254.12 and 349 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.81 : 1,254.12 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.81/1,254.12 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.81x = 1,254.12 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.81x = 437,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,687.88/835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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