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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.29, 1,254.71 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.29, 1,254.71 and 349.48 is: 524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.29 : 1,254.71 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.29/1,254.71 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.29x = 1,254.71 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.29x = 438,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,496.05/836.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.33

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