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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.52, 1,254.76 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.52, 1,254.76 and 323.52 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.52 : 1,254.76 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.52/1,254.76 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.52x = 1,254.76 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.52x = 405,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,939.96/836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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