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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,253.76 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,253.76 and 348.85 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,253.76 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,253.76 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,253.76 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 437,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,374.18/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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