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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.00, 1,218.40 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.00, 1,218.40 and 349.65 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.00 : 1,218.40 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.00/1,218.40 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.00x = 1,218.40 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.00x = 426,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,012.69/812.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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