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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.30, 1,254.65 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.30, 1,254.65 and 349.08 is: 523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.30 : 1,254.65 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.30/1,254.65 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.30x = 1,254.65 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.30x = 437,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,971.48/836.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.70

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