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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,216.32 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,216.32 and 348.60 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,216.32 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,216.32 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,216.32 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 424,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,012.41/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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