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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.18, 1,254.16 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.18, 1,254.16 and 348.96 is: 523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.18 : 1,254.16 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.18/1,254.16 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.18x = 1,254.16 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.18x = 437,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,651.67/836.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.39

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