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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.27, 1,255.01 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.27, 1,255.01 and 349.73 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.27 : 1,255.01 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.27/1,255.01 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.27x = 1,255.01 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.27x = 438,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,906.62/836.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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