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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.34, 1,216.84 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.34, 1,216.84 and 349.34 is: 523.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.34 : 1,216.84 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.34/1,216.84 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.34x = 1,216.84 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.34x = 425,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,090.89/811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.94

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