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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.63, 1,218.58 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.63, 1,218.58 and 350.19 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.63 : 1,218.58 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.63/1,218.58 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.63x = 1,218.58 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.63x = 426,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,733.65/812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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