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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.90, 1,218.21 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.90, 1,218.21 and 350.33 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.90 : 1,218.21 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.90/1,218.21 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.90x = 1,218.21 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.90x = 426,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,769.42/812.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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