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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.48, 1,254.30 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.48, 1,254.30 and 349.40 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.48 : 1,254.30 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.48/1,254.30 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.48x = 1,254.30 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.48x = 438,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,252.42/836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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