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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.65, 1,218.64 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.65, 1,218.64 and 350.20 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.65 : 1,218.64 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.65/1,218.64 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.65x = 1,218.64 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.65x = 426,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,767.73/812.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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