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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.69, 1,218.81 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.69, 1,218.81 and 350.37 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.69 : 1,218.81 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.69/1,218.81 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.69x = 1,218.81 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.69x = 427,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,034.46/812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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