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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.57, 1,219.16 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.57, 1,219.16 and 350.46 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.57 : 1,219.16 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.57/1,219.16 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.57x = 1,219.16 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.57x = 427,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,268.11/812.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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