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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.84, 1,253.81 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.84, 1,253.81 and 348.94 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.84 : 1,253.81 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.84/1,253.81 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.84x = 1,253.81 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.84x = 437,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,504.46/835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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