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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.29, 1,221.66 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.29, 1,221.66 and 351.87 is: 527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.29 : 1,221.66 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.29/1,221.66 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.29x = 1,221.66 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.29x = 429,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,865.50/814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.90

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