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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.11, 1,221.39 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.11, 1,221.39 and 375.50 is: 563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.11 : 1,221.39 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.11/1,221.39 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.11x = 1,221.39 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.11x = 458,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,625.84/814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.35

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