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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.21, 1,217.18 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.21, 1,217.18 and 372.38 is: 558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.21 : 1,217.18 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.21/1,217.18 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.21x = 1,217.18 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.21x = 453,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,254.67/812.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.05

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