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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.32, 1,254.66 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.32, 1,254.66 and 349.12 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.32 : 1,254.66 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.32/1,254.66 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.32x = 1,254.66 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.32x = 438,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,026.90/836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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