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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.23, 1,219.85 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.23, 1,219.85 and 350.72 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.23 : 1,219.85 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.23/1,219.85 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.23x = 1,219.85 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.23x = 427,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,817.94/813.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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