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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.91, 1,216.83 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.91, 1,216.83 and 349.14 is: 523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.91 : 1,216.83 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.91/1,216.83 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.91x = 1,216.83 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.91x = 424,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,844.03/811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.26

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