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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,221.12 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,221.12 and 351.84 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,221.12 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,221.12 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,221.12 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 429,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,638.86/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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