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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.37, 1,216.52 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.37, 1,216.52 and 349.01 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.37 : 1,216.52 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.37/1,216.52 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.37x = 1,216.52 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.37x = 424,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,575.90/811.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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