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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.88, 1,218.02 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.88, 1,218.02 and 349.42 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.88 : 1,218.02 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.88/1,218.02 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.88x = 1,218.02 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.88x = 425,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,600.55/811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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