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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.52, 1,253.88 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.52, 1,253.88 and 348.84 is: 522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.52 : 1,253.88 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.52/1,253.88 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.52x = 1,253.88 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.52x = 437,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,403.50/836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.88

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