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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.45, 1,222.35 and 352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.45, 1,222.35 and 352.57 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.45 : 1,222.35 = 352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.45/1,222.35 = 352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.45x = 1,222.35 × 352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.45x = 430,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,962.18/814.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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