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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.45, 1,221.80 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.45, 1,221.80 and 352.37 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.45 : 1,221.80 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.45/1,221.80 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.45x = 1,221.80 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.45x = 430,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,517.80/814.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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