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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.70, 1,217.18 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.70, 1,217.18 and 349.46 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.70 : 1,217.18 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.70/1,217.18 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.70x = 1,217.18 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.70x = 425,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,355.72/811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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