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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.11, 1,220.02 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.11, 1,220.02 and 350.78 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.11 : 1,220.02 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.11/1,220.02 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.11x = 1,220.02 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.11x = 427,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,960.97/813.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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