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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.58, 1,216.28 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.58, 1,216.28 and 348.23 is: 522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.58 : 1,216.28 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.58/1,216.28 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.58x = 1,216.28 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.58x = 423,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,545.18/810.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.52

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