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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.08, 1,214.18 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.08, 1,214.18 and 347.16 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.08 : 1,214.18 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.08/1,214.18 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.08x = 1,214.18 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.08x = 421,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,514.73/810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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