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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,218.07 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,218.07 and 350.22 is: 525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,218.07 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,218.07 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,218.07 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 426,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,592.48/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.15

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