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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.34, 1,254.51 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.34, 1,254.51 and 349.05 is: 523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.34 : 1,254.51 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.34/1,254.51 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.34x = 1,254.51 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.34x = 437,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,886.72/836.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.58

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