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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.37, 1,221.90 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.37, 1,221.90 and 352.04 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.37 : 1,221.90 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.37/1,221.90 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.37x = 1,221.90 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.37x = 430,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,151.57/814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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