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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.31, 1,217.46 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.31, 1,217.46 and 349.29 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.31 : 1,217.46 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.31/1,217.46 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.31x = 1,217.46 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.31x = 425,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,246.60/811.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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