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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.07, 1,254.23 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.07, 1,254.23 and 349.01 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.07 : 1,254.23 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.07/1,254.23 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.07x = 1,254.23 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.07x = 437,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,740.20/836.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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