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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.90, 1,254.84 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.90, 1,254.84 and 349.52 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.90 : 1,254.84 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.90/1,254.84 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.90x = 1,254.84 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.90x = 438,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,591.68/836.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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