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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.21, 1,254.35 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.21, 1,254.35 and 348.77 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.21 : 1,254.35 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.21/1,254.35 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.21x = 1,254.35 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.21x = 437,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,474.25/836.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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