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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,218.44 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,218.44 and 349.72 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,218.44 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,218.44 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,218.44 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 426,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,110.66/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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