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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.14, 1,261.70 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.14, 1,261.70 and 347.54 is: 521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.14 : 1,261.70 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.14/1,261.70 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.14x = 1,261.70 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.14x = 438,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,483.17/841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.30

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