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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.42, 1,254.74 and 349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.42, 1,254.74 and 349.35 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.42 : 1,254.74 = 349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.42/1,254.74 = 349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.42x = 1,254.74 × 349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.42x = 438,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,343.42/836.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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