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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,221.33 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,221.33 and 352.05 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,221.33 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,221.33 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,221.33 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 429,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,967.47/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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