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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,219.23 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,219.23 and 350.64 is: 526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,219.23 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,219.23 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,219.23 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 427,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,510.81/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.15

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