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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.05, 1,254.08 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.05, 1,254.08 and 349.10 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.05 : 1,254.08 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.05/1,254.08 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.05x = 1,254.08 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.05x = 437,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,799.33/836.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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