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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,254.88 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,254.88 and 349.45 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,254.88 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,254.88 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,254.88 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 438,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,511.54/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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