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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.88, 1,253.13 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.88, 1,253.13 and 349.28 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.88 : 1,253.13 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.88/1,253.13 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.88x = 1,253.13 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.88x = 437,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,686.98/835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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