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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.50, 1,210.24 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.50, 1,210.24 and 350.50 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.50 : 1,210.24 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.50/1,210.24 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.50x = 1,210.24 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.50x = 424,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,189.12/806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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