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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,218.40 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,218.40 and 350.16 is: 525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,218.40 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,218.40 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,218.40 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 426,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,634.94/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.31

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