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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.05, 1,263.02 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.05, 1,263.02 and 348.24 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.05 : 1,263.02 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.05/1,263.02 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.05x = 1,263.02 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.05x = 439,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,834.08/842.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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