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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.52, 1,254.60 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.52, 1,254.60 and 349.44 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.52 : 1,254.60 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.52/1,254.60 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.52x = 1,254.60 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.52x = 438,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,407.42/836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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