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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.64, 1,219.41 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.64, 1,219.41 and 350.86 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.64 : 1,219.41 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.64/1,219.41 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.64x = 1,219.41 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.64x = 427,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,842.19/813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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