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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,217.56 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,217.56 and 349.84 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,217.56 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,217.56 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,217.56 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 425,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,951.19/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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