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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,255.14 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,255.14 and 349.56 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,255.14 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,255.14 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,255.14 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 438,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,746.74/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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