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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.38, 1,222.14 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.38, 1,222.14 and 352.60 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.38 : 1,222.14 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.38/1,222.14 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.38x = 1,222.14 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.38x = 430,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,926.56/814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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