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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.82, 1,219.74 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.82, 1,219.74 and 350.52 is: 526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.82 : 1,219.74 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.82/1,219.74 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.82x = 1,219.74 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.82x = 427,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,543.26/812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.00

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