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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.36, 1,217.28 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.36, 1,217.28 and 348.91 is: 523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.36 : 1,217.28 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.36/1,217.28 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.36x = 1,217.28 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.36x = 424,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,721.16/811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.47

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