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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.26, 1,219.90 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.26, 1,219.90 and 344.68 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.26 : 1,219.90 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.26/1,219.90 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.26x = 1,219.90 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.26x = 420,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,475.13/814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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