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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.28, 1,221.36 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.28, 1,221.36 and 351.83 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.28 : 1,221.36 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.28/1,221.36 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.28x = 1,221.36 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.28x = 429,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,704.98/814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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