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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.93, 1,255.55 and 349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.93, 1,255.55 and 349.95 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.93 : 1,255.55 = 349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.93/1,255.55 = 349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.93x = 1,255.55 × 349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.93x = 439,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,374.06/836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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