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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,215.36 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,215.36 and 348.18 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,215.36 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,215.36 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,215.36 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 423,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,164.04/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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