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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,254.83 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,254.83 and 349.52 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,254.83 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,254.83 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,254.83 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 438,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,580.16/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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