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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,217.46 and 349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,217.46 and 349.57 is: 523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,217.46 = 349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,217.46 = 349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,217.46 × 349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 425,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,581.40/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.91

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