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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.43, 1,216.10 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.43, 1,216.10 and 348.17 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.43 : 1,216.10 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.43/1,216.10 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.43x = 1,216.10 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.43x = 423,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,409.54/810.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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