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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.43, 1,254.71 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.43, 1,254.71 and 349.62 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.43 : 1,254.71 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.43/1,254.71 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.43x = 1,254.71 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.43x = 438,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,671.71/836.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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