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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.85, 1,217.84 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.85, 1,217.84 and 349.64 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.85 : 1,217.84 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.85/1,217.84 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.85x = 1,217.84 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.85x = 425,805.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,805.58/811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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