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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.82, 1,218.24 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.82, 1,218.24 and 349.52 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.82 : 1,218.24 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.82/1,218.24 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.82x = 1,218.24 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.82x = 425,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,793.15/811.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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