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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.55, 1,255.02 and 349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.55, 1,255.02 and 349.33 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.55 : 1,255.02 = 349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.55/1,255.02 = 349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.55x = 1,255.02 × 349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.55x = 438,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,416.14/836.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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