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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.83, 1,255.67 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.83, 1,255.67 and 343.60 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.83 : 1,255.67 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.83/1,255.67 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.83x = 1,255.67 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.83x = 431,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,448.21/836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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