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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.01, 1,215.50 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.01, 1,215.50 and 348.24 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.01 : 1,215.50 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.01/1,215.50 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.01x = 1,215.50 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.01x = 423,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,285.72/811.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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