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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.75, 1,255.28 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.75, 1,255.28 and 349.85 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.75 : 1,255.28 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.75/1,255.28 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.75x = 1,255.28 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.75x = 439,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,151.68/836.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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