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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.60, 1,254 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.60, 1,254 and 349.52 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.60 : 1,254 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.60/1,254 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.60x = 1,254 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.60x = 438,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,298.08/836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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