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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,221.50 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,221.50 and 352.24 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,221.50 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,221.50 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,221.50 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 430,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,261.16/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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