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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.40, 1,218.32 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.40, 1,218.32 and 350.16 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.40 : 1,218.32 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.40/1,218.32 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.40x = 1,218.32 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.40x = 426,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,606.93/812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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