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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,217.61 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,217.61 and 349.68 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,217.61 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,217.61 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,217.61 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 425,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,773.86/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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