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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.15, 1,220.77 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.15, 1,220.77 and 351.64 is: 527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.15 : 1,220.77 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.15/1,220.77 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.15x = 1,220.77 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.15x = 429,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,273.53/814.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.27

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