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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.28, 1,254.44 and 349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.28, 1,254.44 and 349.33 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.28 : 1,254.44 = 349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.28/1,254.44 = 349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.28x = 1,254.44 × 349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.28x = 438,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,213.53/836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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