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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.58, 1,216.56 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.58, 1,216.56 and 349.66 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.58 : 1,216.56 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.58/1,216.56 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.58x = 1,216.56 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.58x = 425,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,382.37/811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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