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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,221.48 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,221.48 and 352.20 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,221.48 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,221.48 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,221.48 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 430,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,205.26/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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