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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.88, 1,221.16 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.88, 1,221.16 and 351.57 is: 527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.88 : 1,221.16 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.88/1,221.16 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.88x = 1,221.16 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.88x = 429,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,322.34/813.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.50

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