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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.35, 1,217.23 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.35, 1,217.23 and 349.25 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.35 : 1,217.23 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.35/1,217.23 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.35x = 1,217.23 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.35x = 425,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,110.62/811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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