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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.11, 1,253.96 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.11, 1,253.96 and 349.17 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.11 : 1,253.96 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.11/1,253.96 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.11x = 1,253.96 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.11x = 437,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,845.21/836.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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