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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.33, 1,221.99 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.33, 1,221.99 and 352.02 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.33 : 1,221.99 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.33/1,221.99 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.33x = 1,221.99 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.33x = 430,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,164.92/814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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