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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.44, 1,254.45 and 349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.44, 1,254.45 and 349.22 is: 523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.44 : 1,254.45 = 349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.44/1,254.45 = 349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.44x = 1,254.45 × 349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.44x = 438,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,079.03/836.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.74

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