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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.16, 1,217.27 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.16, 1,217.27 and 349.39 is: 524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.16 : 1,217.27 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.16/1,217.27 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.16x = 1,217.27 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.16x = 425,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,299.80/811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.31

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