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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,219.50 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,219.50 and 357 is: 535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,219.50 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,219.50 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,219.50 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 435,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,361.50/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.50

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