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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.60, 1,222.24 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.60, 1,222.24 and 352.14 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.60 : 1,222.24 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.60/1,222.24 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.60x = 1,222.24 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.60x = 430,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,399.59/814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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