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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.75, 1,217.82 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.75, 1,217.82 and 349.30 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.75 : 1,217.82 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.75/1,217.82 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.75x = 1,217.82 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.75x = 425,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,384.53/811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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