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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.86, 1,253.58 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.86, 1,253.58 and 348.92 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.86 : 1,253.58 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.86/1,253.58 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.86x = 1,253.58 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.86x = 437,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,399.13/835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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