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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,219.10 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,219.10 and 350.21 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,219.10 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,219.10 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,219.10 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 426,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,942.31/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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