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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,215.27 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,215.27 and 348.54 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,215.27 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,215.27 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,215.27 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 423,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,570.21/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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