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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.93, 1,253.96 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.93, 1,253.96 and 349.12 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.93 : 1,253.96 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.93/1,253.96 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.93x = 1,253.96 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.93x = 437,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,782.52/835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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