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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,217.18 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,217.18 and 349.16 is: 523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,217.18 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,217.18 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,217.18 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 424,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,990.57/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.34

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