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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.08, 1,216.35 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.08, 1,216.35 and 348.57 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.08 : 1,216.35 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.08/1,216.35 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.08x = 1,216.35 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.08x = 423,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,983.12/811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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