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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.15, 1,253.96 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.15, 1,253.96 and 349.10 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.15 : 1,253.96 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.15/1,253.96 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.15x = 1,253.96 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.15x = 437,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,749.42/836.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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