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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,218.41 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,218.41 and 350.44 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,218.41 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,218.41 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,218.41 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 426,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,976.12/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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