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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,218.18 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,218.18 and 350.70 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,218.18 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,218.18 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,218.18 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 427,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,210.01/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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