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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.18, 1,221.46 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.18, 1,221.46 and 352.03 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.18 : 1,221.46 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.18/1,221.46 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.18x = 1,221.46 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.18x = 429,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,990.56/814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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