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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.97, 1,254.29 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.97, 1,254.29 and 349.44 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.97 : 1,254.29 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.97/1,254.29 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.97x = 1,254.29 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.97x = 438,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,297.35/836.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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