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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.42, 1,222.32 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.42, 1,222.32 and 352.55 is: 529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.42 : 1,222.32 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.42/1,222.32 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.42x = 1,222.32 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.42x = 430,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,933.29/814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.13

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