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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.35, 1,216.56 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.35, 1,216.56 and 348.84 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.35 : 1,216.56 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.35/1,216.56 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.35x = 1,216.56 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.35x = 424,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,384.79/811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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