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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.85, 1,217.22 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.85, 1,217.22 and 349.50 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.85 : 1,217.22 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.85/1,217.22 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.85x = 1,217.22 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.85x = 425,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,418.39/811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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