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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.96, 1,253.94 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.96, 1,253.94 and 349 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.96 : 1,253.94 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.96/1,253.94 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.96x = 1,253.94 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.96x = 437,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,625.06/835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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