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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.32, 1,215.96 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.32, 1,215.96 and 348.57 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.32 : 1,215.96 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.32/1,215.96 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.32x = 1,215.96 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.32x = 423,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,847.18/811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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