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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,253.74 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,253.74 and 348.94 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,253.74 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,253.74 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,253.74 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 437,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,480.04/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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