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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.83, 1,253.79 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.83, 1,253.79 and 348.39 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.83 : 1,253.79 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.83/1,253.79 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.83x = 1,253.79 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.83x = 436,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,807.90/835.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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