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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.15, 1,252.40 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.15, 1,252.40 and 347.72 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.15 : 1,252.40 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.15/1,252.40 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.15x = 1,252.40 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.15x = 435,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,476.53/836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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