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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.35, 1,220.97 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.35, 1,220.97 and 352 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.35 : 1,220.97 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.35/1,220.97 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.35x = 1,220.97 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.35x = 429,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,781.44/814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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