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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,218.44 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,218.44 and 350.07 is: 525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,218.44 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,218.44 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,218.44 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 426,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,537.54/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.18

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