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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,220.16 and 351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,220.16 and 351.37 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,220.16 = 351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,220.16 = 351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,220.16 × 351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 428,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,730.46/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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