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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.13, 1,253.91 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.13, 1,253.91 and 348.93 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.13 : 1,253.91 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.13/1,253.91 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.13x = 1,253.91 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.13x = 437,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,526.82/836.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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