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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.71, 1,215.21 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.71, 1,215.21 and 348.38 is: 522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.71 : 1,215.21 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.71/1,215.21 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.71x = 1,215.21 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.71x = 423,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,354.86/810.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.20

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