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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,216.50 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,216.50 and 349.14 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,216.50 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,216.50 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,216.50 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 424,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,728.81/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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