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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.12, 1,219.17 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.12, 1,219.17 and 350.64 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.12 : 1,219.17 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.12/1,219.17 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.12x = 1,219.17 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.12x = 427,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,489.77/813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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