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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.48, 1,218.40 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.48, 1,218.40 and 350.04 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.48 : 1,218.40 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.48/1,218.40 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.48x = 1,218.40 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.48x = 426,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,488.74/812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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